2. Skin Cancer Was the Cause of Death

Apparently, skin cancer has been a long battle for Rebhorn and his wife has opened up to TMZ about the status of the actor’s condition prior to his death.

Rebhorn’s wife Rebecca tells us the actor was diagnosed with melanoma in 1992 … and he’s been getting treatments ever since. We’re told his condition drastically worsened recently and he began receiving hospice care at his New Jersey home.

3. Rebhorn Played Claire Danes’ Father on Homeland

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The way things were left on Homeland was that Claire Danes wanted to put her unborn child up for adoption, but her father was against it and insisted that he raise her baby. As Rebhorn played Danes’ father Frank Matheson on the show, it is uncertain what will happen on the show now.

4. He Put the Cast of Seinfeld in Jail

For those who remember the series finale of Seinfeld, Jerry, George, Kramer and Elaine were all thrown in jail at the end. Rebhorn played the lawyer who sent them to the big house. Check out the above clip.

5. Rebhorn Has Been Acting for Over Five Decades

Sad news about James Rebhorn. No matter the role, he was always comforting to watch. Effortless.

Lauren Weigleis a senior contributor to Heavy specializing in celebrity and reality television. She has an extensive background in entertainment, fashion, PR, lifestyle and journalism. Follow her on Twitter @NYCPRTeam.April 17, 2015 3:02 pm